A recent study from Texas suggests that some physicians might not be as up to date on the national standards for blood pressure as we’d like to think. The article also mentioned that you should be aware of your blood pressure, and that initiating discussions with your docotor on this topic will help gurantee you get proper attention to your blood pressure. Ultimately your health is up to you.

For more information: http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/healthday/2008/09/19/many-doctors-dont-know-blood-pressure-guidelines.html

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